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Crimson Ink Soft#301818
Scarlet Ink Soft#301A18
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Crimson Ink Soft vs Scarlet Ink Soft

A detailed comparison of #301818 and #301A18 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.01:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Ink Soft
Text on Scarlet Ink Soft

Color Properties

#301818
HEX
#301A18
rgb(48, 24, 24)
RGB
rgb(48, 26, 24)
hsl(0, 34%, 14%)
HSL
hsl(5, 34%, 14%)
0°
Hue
5°
34%
Saturation
34%
14%
Lightness
14%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #301818, #301A18);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.01:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Crimson Ink Soft
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Scarlet Ink Soft
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